Dancing With Elaine Benes

Seinfeld’s Jerry, George and Cosmo Kramer
   Looked on in revulsion as Elaine danced
   Jerks and quirks embarrassingly enhanced
Her three best friends wanted to disclaim her
 
It all began at a festive party
   No one dancing, Elaine tried to set pace
   Resembling a tick that was sprayed with mace
Amused smirks grew to bellows so hearty
 
She thought herself to be a great dancer
   With kicks and spasms she danced on and on
   All she beckoned to the floor said, “Be gone!”
Social life failed, no one would romance her
 
 
Note:  Seinfeld fans probably remember this, but you
can see Elaine dancing at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xi4O1yi6b0
 
 
*Entry for Barbara Gorelick’s “Dance” contest

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 4/4/2011 11:17:00 AM
LOL - love it : ) Many congrats on all your recent wins - I didn't realise so many results had been posted! I look forward to seeing you post your excellent LN poem : )
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Date: 2/15/2011 1:53:00 PM
Great read Carolyn.I can't watch horror movies alone anymore and there my fav..So make hubbie watch-em with me.~LUV~Teresa
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Date: 2/9/2011 10:04:00 PM
Well, I missed that episode, Carolyn. lol They crack me up! As for Kramer he's just outrageously funny, jerks and all. Best of luck in Barbara's "Dance" Contest. Looks like a winner here. Love, Annalise
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Date: 2/9/2011 4:40:00 PM
yes, just saw it......she did look lie a tick sprayed with mace.... it's a wonder she didn't throw her back out of joint!
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Date: 2/9/2011 4:27:00 PM
no I did not see it but must have been funn. I enjoyed your imagery
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Date: 2/9/2011 1:55:00 PM
haha, Good idea for the contest, CArolyn. I think I actually remember this scene!! I love the sEinfeld show too. Best comedy ever made, except maybe for Archie and Roseann!! WEll, one thing, she puts my husband's dancing to shame. hahaha. LUv, Andrea
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Date: 2/8/2011 4:04:00 PM
Good description of a sitcom event.
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Date: 2/8/2011 3:52:00 PM
Terrific Carolyn. I loved this episode (did not even need to click your link). And, yet, if it were down to Elaine and me - Elaine would win "So You Think You Can Dance" and I would be fitted for a straight jacket. ;-) Terrific entry for the contest. Joe
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Date: 2/7/2011 7:21:00 PM
Yes this so real, visions of what i emmber years ago. brilliant. Harry
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Date: 2/7/2011 1:49:00 PM
i wish cables would replay the seinfield series, carols! though i missed this part, you fantastic piece vividly expressed this with much elan and wit!! will check youtube... you really shine! best winning wishes! :) huggs, nette
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Date: 2/7/2011 10:12:00 AM
I love it, congratulations in advance. love, son.
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Date: 2/7/2011 3:19:00 AM
Always lots of laughs on Seinfeld, Carolyn. I don remember seeing this particular one. They are a riot. Agape, Moses
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Date: 2/6/2011 6:04:00 PM
Great one Carolyn. I see honors for you. I enjoyed the Seinfield series and those goofy characters. Love, Joyce
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Date: 2/6/2011 2:53:00 PM
LoL..I was soooooo close to using her for my subject for this contest. I could watch that dance for hours. absolute riot. You did an excellent job with it!!!
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Date: 2/6/2011 2:35:00 PM
that is funny...I loved that show.
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Date: 2/6/2011 12:27:00 PM
I remember this episode!! Oh gosh....what a fun choice you made for your poem, Carolyn!! :)
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Date: 2/6/2011 12:22:00 PM
That sure is a funny video!! I am a Seinfeld fan for sure. Best to you in the contest, Diane
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Date: 2/6/2011 12:07:00 PM
I missed this funny episode. I didn't watch much Seinfeld while it was on the NBC network because I usually had to work the night it was shown on television. I saw the youtube video, and I will agree with everything you have said in your work. These three enclosed rhyme verses are written very well.
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